My shadow skating on Venetian Causeway early this afternoon, during my weekly blade from Miami Beach to Coconut Grove.

The New Miami continues to rise from yesterday’s forgotten warehouses and flophouses. Biscayne Boulevard’s complete makeover is advancing rapidly.

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Metroblogging welcomed City # 54 last week – Kuala Lumpur. The Petronas Towers were the tallest in the world, at 1483 feet, until 2004. Google Earth Location @ 3 09 36 00 N 101 42 36.00 E .

Taken yesterday afternoon from the Ferris Wheel at the Miami Dade County Fair.

Baby chicks hatching at the Miami Dade County Fair. Open though next Sunday, April 1st.

Taken last Friday morning from atop an office building in South Miami – downtown is about seven miles away – across the verdant green canopy.

Last Thursday night at Nikki Beach held lots of promise. Things were grooving along with the huge lineup that was being broadcast live on Sirius. However, the venue got too popular and the Miami Beach Fire Department showed up. Seeing a rather crowded situation, they politely asked people to step outside to the beach area, where, unfortunately sporadic rain showers were erupting. Attempts to talk one’s way back in were unsuccessful – the MBFD really does not care who you are or who you know, or what list you are on. They really don’t! Late night got cranking again, but with a smaller crowd.

24/7 Party People !

The Commercial Bank of Florida on 41st Street ( Arthur Godfrey ) has been taken over by heavily armed gunmen. The area is cordoned off and everyone in the area is advised to remain indoors. Go to ClickTen for details.

Photo (old) courtesy Miami Herald.